INSECTS. 477 
ORDER III. P>mtptcra. 
THESE insects have neither mandibles nor maxilla;, but 
in lieu of these they have a tubular articulated rostrum, 
adapted for suction. Insects thus formed are called 
haustellated. The four wings are all membraneous, but 
the outer ones are leathery at the base. Some of the 
species are without wings. The antennae are very small, 
and sometimes scarcely perceptible. The metamorphoses 
of these insects are incomplete. 
THE LANTERN FLY OF THE WEST INDIES. 
(Fulgora latemaria.) 
THIS Lantern Fly is a nocturnal insect, with a hood, or 
bladder on its head, which appears like a lantern in the 
night : but by day it is clear and transparent, and very 
curiously ornamented with red and green stripes. Such 
a shining light issues from this part of the insect, that it 
is possible to read by it. The wings and whole body are 
elegantly adorned with a mixture of red, green, yellow, 
and other splendid colours. The creature can contract or 
dilate the hood, or bladder, as it pleases. 
